Treatment for Polio

Long-Term Treatment for Polio

For those that develop a disability from polio, there are considerations to discuss with the healthcare provider, including:
 
  • Lifestyle changes
  • Support groups
  • Counseling
  • Exercise
  • Mobility aids
  • Breathing equipment.
 

The Treatment and Prognosis for Polio

While there is no cure for polio disease, most people recover without any long-term problems. However, some people (less than 1 percent) will develop permanent paralysis. Unfortunately, there is no treatment that can prevent this complication.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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